When beginning a project involving human participants, approval must be obtained from
A) the CHUA
B) the department chair
C) the NSF
D) the IRB

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Approval from the Institutional Review Board (IRB) is necessary for research involving human participants to ensure that ethical standards are met and participants are not put at risk. The other options listed (CHUA, department chair, NSF) do not typically have a role in the approval process for research involving human participants.

When Beginning a Project Involving Human Participants, Approval Must Be